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Red Presented by Arizona Theatre Company at Herberger Theater Center Through May 20 Master Abstract expressionist Mark Rothko, one of the most visionary artists of the 20th Century, has landed the commission of a lifetime, a series of murals for New York’s Four Seasons Restaurant. As he wrestles with the overwhelming task of creating multiple paintings on a grand scale, his new young assistant questions his views of art, creativity and commerce.
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Gruesome Playground Injuries by Rajiv Joseph Presented By iTheatre Collaborative at Herberger Theater Center Through June 2 Friday and Saturday, May 18-19 – 8:00pm Sunday, May 20 – 2:00pm From Rajiv Joseph (“A Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo” now on Broadway), comes the dark and haunting love story of Kayleen and Doug. Their first meeting, they are 8 and in the nurse’s office: Doug rode his bike off the school roof and Kayleen can’t stop
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Maybe some of that movie storytelling magic is rubbing off, because Syfy’s “Hollywood Treasure” launches its new season on Tuesday, May 22, by spotlighting the Holy Grail of Tinseltown collectibles: Dorothy’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz.” As most “Oz” fans know, there actually is a handful of known pairs of these slippers, including an Arabian-style pair never used in the film that were auctioned off last season as part of Debbie Reynolds’ collection. But the footwear that Joe Maddalena, owner of Profiles in History, auctions in this new episode is the pair shown when Judy Garland’s Dorothy clicks her heels together to Joe Maddalena go home. “They arguably are the most important pair, because the pair in the Smithsonian and a pair that were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum were mismatched,” Maddalena says. “I’ve done this 26 years now, and a couple of years ago when my son asked me if I have any regrets, I told him no, but the ruby slippers were the one thing that had eluded me my entire life. And then last year I sold two pairs of them. I’ll never have another year like that!”
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School is back in session this summer at Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT), and everyone’s favorite Greasers and Pink Ladies are right on time for class! From the Drive-In to the Burger Palace, Grease is the well-loved story of rock and roll, fast cars, and teenage love. The kids from Rydell High take you back to a time of poodle skirts and hair grease, with favorite songs like Greased Lightnin’, Summer Nights, and Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee that will have you dancing in your seat. Making his debut in the director’s chair is one of ABT’s favorites, Adam Berger, returning after his previous musical direction of ABT hits such as The Full Monty and Cats. ABT’s own Artistic Associate and acclaimed choreographer Kurtis W. Overby lends his talents to the highenergy dance of Grease, taking the handjive to a whole new level. Playing infamous bad boy Danny Zuko is ABT alum Andres Acosta, who was last seen on our stage in A Chorus Line and Miracle on 34th Street. A graduate of Florida State University’s BFA Musical Theatre program, Andres will be touring
nationally as Bernardo in West Side Story this coming fall and he says he is “delighted and humbled to get the change to come back to ABT and play what I’ve always considered a dream role!” Lauren Devine joins him onstage, playing the well-loved role of Sandy, and she says it is “a huge thrill and honor to get the chance to take on such an iconic role!” Lauren was last seen in Phoenix Theatre’s Gypsy and Lyric Opera Theatre’s production of Cabaret, and as she says, she is “excited to be a part of something that is so beloved in our entertainment culture.” Also taking the stage is Valley favorite and Fox 10 Arizona Morning’s own, Cory McCloskey, playing the Teen Angel in the favorite song “Beauty School Dropout.” Whether you grew up on the songs from the legendary blockbuster film, or the groundbreaking stage musical, there is no doubt you will be singing along with Sandy, Danny, Rizzo, Kenickie, Frenchie, Jan, Doody, Marty and the rest of the class at Rydell High. Grease your hair, shine your dancing shoes, and grab a ride in a classic cruiser to Arizona Broadway Theatre this summer … you won’t want to miss this show! For more information, call the box office at 623-776-8400 or visit azbroadway.org.
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FILM! Stan Robinson, ScreenScene.org
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the project in character on any given talk show than from the film itself.” Grade: D
The following quotes were pulled from AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists’ full reviews in an effort to generate a well-rounded overview of each of this weekend’s new releases.
Randy Montgomery, AZ Weekly Film Critic
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About the Film Columnists Stan Robinson, 65, is a retired first assistant director with more than 22 years of experience in film and media production. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at ScreenScene.org. Randy Montgomery, 34, works in media and marketing and holds a master’s degree in counseling and education. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at AZWeeklyMagazine.com. Joseph J. Airdo, 28, is a Walter Cronkite School of Journalism graduate with a bachelor’s degree in media analysis and criticism. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at Examiner.com/Phoenix.
‘The Dictator’
‘Battleship’* Inspired by Hasbro’s classic naval combat game, a fleet of ships is forced to do battle with an armada of unknown origins in order to discover and thwart their destructive goals. Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker, Alexander Skarsgård, Rihanna and Liam Neeson star. (PG-13 – 131 minutes) *Screened after deadline.
‘Bernie’* A small-town Texas mortician (Jack Black) strikes up a friendship with a wealthy widow (Shirley MacLaine), kills her and goes to great lengths to create the illusion that she is alive. Matthew McConaughey also stars. (PG-13 – 104 minutes) *Screened after deadline.
The heroic story of a dictator (Sacha Baron Cohen) who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed. Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley and John C. Reilly also star with a cameo from Megan Fox as herself. (R – 82 minutes) Stan: “This latest entry of Sacha Baron Cohen, leaves not a single item ‘Off-Limits, from race to religion, politics to sexuality, to the absurdity, while maintaining an absolutely irreverent assault on the ‘Politically Correct’. Having said that, its hilariously insightful’ for that ‘second take’ on the aspects of living life in our modern times…” Grade: C Joseph: “Sacha Baron Cohen’s new comedy is Aladeen. And, no, that is not a good thing. You can count the number of jokes in ‘The Dictator’ on one hand. Granted, those jokes are repeated several times over the course of the movie. And beating a dead horse is never funny – even in Cohen’s weird world. Sure, the flick furnishes a few laughs but you are guaranteed to get more giggles while watching the actor promote
‘The Perfect Family’ A devoutly Catholic wife and mother (Kathleen Turner) – who has been nominated for one of the church’s top awards – goes about trying to prove she has the “perfect” family, refusing to accept them for who they are. Emily Deschanel, Jason Ritter and Michael McGrady also star. (PG-13 – 84 minutes) Joseph: “‘The Perfect Family’ may not be the perfect film, but it tackles the topic of religion in such a way that is unlikely to offend anyone despite confronting it head-on. That is quite an accomplishment – especially given the line of motion pictures that have attempted to do so but end up falling on either side of the fence and, therefore, also their face. However, the real reason to see the new dramedy is its leading lady Kathleen Turner, whose eccentric performance makes you wonder why the actress’s tremendous talent is not utilized more often.” Grade: B
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‘Sound of My Voice’
Randy: “The topic of cults is fascinating. When treated properly, a movie about cults can be as engaging as those taken in by its leader. Much like last year’s ‘Martha Marcy May Marlene,’ ‘Sound of My Voice’ is an engrossing drama that will grab your attention from opening frame and not let go. It is also a well acted film with a haunting performance by relative newcomer Brit Marling.” Grade: B+
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A journalist (Christopher Denham) and his girlfriend (Nicole Vicius) get pulled in while they investigate a cult whose leader (Brit Marling) claims to be from the future. (R – 85 minutes) Stan: “This teaming of director Zal Batmanglij; written by Zal Batmanglij and Brit Marlingwho also stars as the charismatic cult leader, although admirable in the presentation of the basic foundation of the very solid premise, as the theme progressed toward theultimate predetermined and ascertained conclusion, one too many opened-holed questions remained, leaving the viewer with a feeling of ambiguity as the closing titles faded to black…” Grade: C
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The Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie were named after the cop and the taxi driver from the 1946 holiday classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” starring Jimmy Stewart.
A look at love through the eyes of five interconnected couples experiencing the thrills and surprises of having a baby. Elizabeth Banks, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick and Chris Rock star. (PG-13 – 100 minutes) *Screened after deadline.
Soundbite Spotlight ‘Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview’* Bob Cringely speaks with Apple cofounder Steve Jobs. The interview took place in 1995, a time at which Jobs was running Next – the niche computer company he had founded after leaving Apple and would later sell to his old company thereby enabling his return to his Apple roots. (NR – 70 minutes) *Not reviewed.
Joseph: “‘Sound of My Voice’ is eerie, interesting and stimulating. Unfortunately, it is also lacking a
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Actor Shawn Ashmore By Joseph J. Airdo In 2000, actor Shawn Ashmore appeared in the superhero flick “X-Men.” He played Bobby Drake, better known as Iceman – a mutant with the ability to freeze anything around him, including himself. Ashmore reprised the role in 2002’s “X2: X-Men United” and in 2006’s “X-Men: The Last Stand.” UltraStar Surprise Pointe Cinemas 13649 North Litchfield Road in Surprise Movie Line: 623-584-3838
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Shawn Ashmore as Bobby Drake a.k.a Iceman in Fox’s ‘X-Men.’
“I am still under contract to play Iceman if they make another ‘X-Men’ movie but there are so many superhero films out there right now. The market is saturated with them. I would love to come back and play that character again, though. It was really unique to sort of grow up playing a character. As I was growing up and maturing, so was the character. But it was an amazing experience and
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sufficient ending. If it were not for that extremely significant deficiency, the new dramatic thriller would likely have developed somewhat of a cult following (pun intended, as usual). After all, its provocative premise hooks viewers almost immediately and does not let them go. However, just when the tension on the line becomes unbearable, said line snaps, causing viewers to free-fall into the abyss known as the end-credits.” Grade: C
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was shot on the side of a mountain. The movie takes place over a couple of days and the whole time my character is dying. There are really only like 10 minutes of the movie where the characters are having any kind of fun. Then it becomes really intense. That was a challenge, as an actor, to get there and stay there for a month and a half while we were shooting.” – Shawn Ashmore
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Currently, Ashmore can be seen in Darren Lynn Bousman’s recently released thriller “Mother’s Day” as one of several people who are terrorized by three brothers and their sadistic
According to The Cynic’s Dictionary, the two-word term ‘Cult Film’ is a movie seen about 50 times, by about 50 people! ... continued from Page 13. I would love to do it again. I hope that we get chance to make another ‘X-Men’ movie but I really do not know if we will. I guess we will just have to wait and see.” – Shawn
Ashmore
In 2010, Ashmore starred alongside Kevin Zegers and Emma Bell in Adam Green’s thriller “Frozen” as one of three skiers who are stranded on a chairlift and forced to make life-or-death choices that prove more perilous than staying put and freezing to death.
In 2008, Ashmore starred in the thriller “The Ruins.” He played one of several people whose leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the worse when they embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, where something evil lives among the ruins. “I am so proud of ‘The Ruins.’ We shot it on top of a big pyramid built in the middle of the rainforest in Australia. But, before we started shooting, there were a bunch of rehearsals. We showed up 2 weeks early to really plot our way through the film. That was the first time I had ever done significant rehearsals for a film. That is a great way to
Shawn Ashmore as Joe Lynch in Anchor Bay’s ‘Frozen.’
“‘Frozen’ was as cold as it looks. I cannot stress that enough. That was the coldest that I have ever been in my life. We have always said that ‘Frozen’ was not shot on a sound stage and made it very clear that it
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Tim Allen “The Six Wives of Henry Lefay” (2009): Via flashbacks, Allen has one of his most challenging roles as a now-deceased man who had many spouses. “Wild Hogs” (2007): Teaming with such other talents as John Travolta and Martin Lawrence, Allen plays one of several amateur bikers who run afoul of a cycle gang. “Toy Story” (1995): There’s barely a youngster who doesn’t know Allen’s voice as that of spaceman toy Buzz Lightyear. “The Santa Clause” (1994): In his first major movie role, Allen scored a big hit as a divorced dad enlisted to take the place of St. Nick.
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Talking Stick Resort, an enterprise of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community recently announced the appointment of Danny Zelisko Presents as its new entertainment buyer. Zelisko and his team are now responsible for the procurement of talent for the AAA Four Diamond property. “It is with much anticipation that we make this announcement about our partnership with Danny Zelisko Presents. His long-standing ties within both Arizona and the entertainment industry will be a huge asset to Talking Stick Resort,” said Peter Arceo, senior director sales and marketing for Talking Stick Resort. Danny Zelisko, the founder of Danny Zelisko Presents, has been a staple in the Valley since 1974. He has promoted thousands of concerts
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Rolls Out “Classics” Menu To Debut Saturday May 19th, 2012 The Stockyards, Arizona’s Original Steakhouse, has been the home of the Official Centennial Menu for the past 14 months. “The Arizona Centennial Menu was an extremely popular choice for Stockyards guests over the past year” says Proprietor and General Manager Gary Lasko. “Guests enjoyed the historical dishes on the menu and the Three Course format for one set price”.
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The “Classics” Menu The “Classics” are fine dining menu items that have stood the test of time. Perennial favorites, these items continue to enjoy widespread popularity with today’s diners. Although some of these menu items have appeared on fine dining menus for hundreds of years, they remain relevant on today’s fine dining scene. We hope you enjoy them.
Sauce A small roast extravagantly cut from the center of the beef tenderloin, this dish was originally created by Chef Montmireil in Paris in the early 1820’s. He created it to honor Francois Chateaubriand, author and statesman who served Napoleon as an ambassador. Diners and Chefs alike consider Chateaubriand to be the epitome of haute cuisine. No other cut is quite as elegant.
Now that the buzz from the Centennial is winding down, The Stockyards will be replacing The Centennial Menu with a similar Three Course offering called The “Classics” Menu. The “Classics” are fine dining menu items that have stood the test of time. Perennial favorites, these items continue to enjoy widespread popularity with today’s diners. Although some of these menu items have appeared on fine dining menus for hundreds of years, they remain relevant on today’s fine dining scene. Opening in 1947, and celebrating its 65th anniversary this summer, “history is a big part of The Stockyards experience”, says Lasko. Lasko and Executive Chef Michael Shea wanted to honor the history of these items by including them on the Stockyards dinner menu. The first rendition of the “Classics” Menu will include Caesar Salad as the starter, the elegant Chateaubriand for Two as the entrée and Peach Melba for the dessert. The menu will include a short history of each item, including who first served the item and when and where it originated. Lasko and Shea hope The “Classics” Menu will prove to be as popular as the Centennial Menu, and plan to change the offerings seasonally. The Classics Menu will debut on Saturday May 19th, 2012. The price is $100 for Two, and in addition to the three courses will include a traditional relish tray, and a basket of Poblano Cornbread Muffins and Baking Soda Biscuits with Prickly Pear Honey
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named after Australian soprano, Nellie Melba. Nellie Melba performed in London in 1892 and stayed at the Savoy Hotel, where Georges Auguste Escoffier was the executive chef. She sent him a pair of tickets to her performance of Lohengrin. Escoffier was deeply moved by the gesture and created a commemorative dessert of peaches and vanilla ice cream with raspberry puree. Escoffier named the dessert “Peach Melba” in honor of the performer.
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How does one of the edgiest, most antagonistic characters in series television history say goodbye? Pretty much in the same fashion he said hello. Anything else would ring false for Dr. Gregory House, and title star Hugh Laurie and series creator and executive producer David Shore are determined to see him end true to form as the Fox medical drama “House” wraps up its eight-year run Monday, May 21. Don’t expect major reassessments or revelations by the central figure, then, just a final and familiar round of sass and snark. And, very probably, one last swath of professional brilliance. “It would almost be one of House’s many mantras that people don’t change, generally speaking,” says Laurie, a two-time winner of Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Television Critics Association Awards who also became a producer as the series proceeded. “It’s certainly true in television drama. They can’t change, actually. If they do, you wind up with a different show from the one you started with, and that gets economically and logistically difficult. “I’ve always felt that one of the distinctions between film and television is that in film, by and large, the main characters change, and the world doesn’t,” Laurie adds. “In television, the main characters stay the same, and the world changes, and I think it’s important that House remains uncompromised. There is a defiance about him that’s a kind of strength, and even though it might be belligerent at times, I find it inspiring. He will not suddenly give into the sentimental, even at the end of the show. I find that uplifting, in a twisted and dark way.” So does Shore, who admits “my mind’s refusing to wrap itself around the idea” that the series is ending, though the February decision and announcement gave him the time to write a final “House” script the way he wanted to. “I really have lived with this character. It’s a very strange thing. It has affected me in ways that I won’t really know until I’m completely done with it, and I think Hugh is likely having a similar experience.”
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Wine: Meditation in a Bottle
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Allow me to pontificate: wine is meditation. Although knocking back some Manischewitz during your neighbor’s ugly sweater party has a certain je ne sais pas, sitting down with a few friends and a decent bottle may
You’re in the moment, in a state of flow.Communicability is now your mother tongue, and any droll banter is exalted to the level of credo, a communion of the senses and the senseless. You finally hit the edge. And—fora moment—baskin the glow of the passing satori. That’s the sixth sense.
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Selecting the perfect wine as a gift for your party host can be an overwhelming task. Most of the time we are not familiar with the host’s palate or even know if they prefer a red or white. Don’t despair! There are some time honored guidelines to help you find the perfect choice.
Choose a wine that is special to you. To make it an extra touching gift, include a story about why you chose the wine. “This is one of my favorite Arizona wines that I picked up on my last trip to wine country,” or “We are members of their wine club and this was a special members-only gift.” You are sure to make an impact and make the wine memorable.
What is the season? A nice hearty red wine, such as a Cabernet Sauvignon or Petite Sirah can be a great choice for the chill of winter. Or a nice, refreshing white such as a Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay can cut the heat of the summer.For the spring, how about a nice dry rosé, or a light red such as a Pinot Noir or Grenache for the fall.
Lastly, don’t go crazy and buy the most expensive wine. Nor should you “cheap out” and get the bottle of Barefoot that’s on sale for $4.99. Generally as a rule, it’s good to spend between $10 and $25, depending on the occasion and the relationship with the host. Costco has a great wine selection, as does Total Wine, at competitive prices. Don’t be afraid to ask the store’s wine specialist for help.
You might be tempted to try to pair the wine to match the party menu. Don’t. This is a gift for the host or hostess and it’s generally understood that they will open it at a later time.
A good bottle of wine, with a memorable story and a nice flavor profile, is bound to ensure an invite back, providing the host a reflection of you as gracious and thoughtful.
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WILLCOX WINE FESTIVAL What is your ideal weekend? Does it include sitting under a large shade tree, listening to amazing live music and tasting some of the finest wines our state has to offer? Good. There’s something exactly like that happening in Willcox, Arizona the weekend of May 19th& 20th. This will be the 6th Willcox Wine Country Festival. More than 60 wines will be featured from 13 Arizona wineries at Railroad Park in historic downtown Willcox. Many of the winemakers will be there to share and talk about their wines.
6:30pm Frank Joyce of Joyce Vineyards at Grapeables Grapeables – Fountain Hills www.grapeableswinebar. com
5/19-20 10am-5pm Willcox Wine Festival Old Historic Willcox Railroad Park – Willcox www.willcoxwines.com Award-winning local bands -including Nowhere Man and a Whiskey Girl, Fatigo& Buzz and the Soul Senders- will be featured. Attendance and parking at the festival is free and open to the public. Wine tasting will be $10 for patrons over 21 and will include six tasting coupons and a commemorative Willcox Wine Country glass.
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See www.willcoxwines.com for more information and directions. --Thomas Ale Johnson
Doug Pike lives in Scottsdale and is a 20-year member of the National Cartoonists Society. He is the author of Gone With The Wine, The Grapes of Laugh, and the co-author, with Harry Margulies, of Less Than A Full Deck.
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6pm-8pm Free AZ Wine Tasting at Sibley’s West Sibley’s West – Chandler www.sibleyswest.com
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11am-6pm Kingman’s 2nd Annual Wine & Food Festival Kingman Firefighter’s Park www.kingmanwinefestival. webs.com
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9pm-12am Kazimierz presents Live Jazz and Blues with Margo Reed Kazimierz – Scottsdale www.kazbar.com
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11am-6pm Meet the Winemaker Series: Maynard Keenan of Caduceus Cellars Baratin– Scottsdale www.baratinrestaurant.com
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Over 40 Local & National Breweries To Serve Up 150 Unique Beers At The Ameri-CAN Canned Craft Beer Festival, May 19 In Scottsdale.
previously available in Arizona. Rare beers are coming in from across the
This year, patrons will enjoy this bounty of frosty brews accompanied by rockin’ beats when Reel Big Fish and 2Tone Lizard Kings headline the Second Annual Ameri-CAN Canned Craft Beer Festival from 2-6 p.m. Local bands will perform from noon-1:45 p.m. Reel Big Fish are
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Presale general admission tickets for the Ameri-CAN Canned Craft Beer Festival are available for $25 at www. cannedcraftbeerfest.com. General admission on the day of is $35. For the ultimate beer lover, VIP tickets are $100 and include general entry with a 4 oz. souvenir can, VIP lanyard for all access and exclusive entry into VIP Beer Garden, unlimited catered food and treats, private restrooms, meet and greet with brewers, and a seat at the Ameri-CAN Canned Craft Beer Championship Awards Ceremony (presale only, while supplies last). Presented by SanTan Brewing Company, the Ameri-CAN Canned Craft Beer Festival will celebrate the craft beer movement with an awards ceremony, live music, food, a VIP tent, Beer Science Garden and Beer Olympics activities.
Scottsdale Civic Center set to host canned craft beer festival pouring ice cold beer from more than 40 breweries across the country and featuring headlining performance by Reel Big Fish. The final list of breweries participating in the Ameri-CAN Canned Craft Beer Festival includes more than 40 local and national brands. Among the breweries set to represent the craft beer movement on Saturday, May 19 at the Scottsdale Civic Center are several Arizona based breweries: SanTan Brewing Company, Four Peaks Brewing, Grand Canyon Brewing and Lumberyard Brewing. Alongside the local brand, breweries from across the country participating this year include Oskar Blues Brewing, SKA Brewing, Maui Brewing, Black Star Brewing, NOLA Brewing, Redhook Brewing, Sierra Nevada, 7 Seas Brewing and many more.
up to 20 beers from participating breweries. This is a 21 and over event, no exceptions. Ticket purchasers and all guests must be 21 or over and must present a valid picture ID upon admission. Designated driver tickets are also available for $10 and include non-alcoholic beverages.
This year, the canned craft beer festival has moved to a new venue–the Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater, there festival goers will enjoy more space, more beer and a rockin’ afternoon of ska-punk entertainment.
country and include Monk’s Blood a Belgian Dark Ale, 8.3% ABV, from San Francisco based, 21st Amendment Brewery. Then, all the way from Brooklyn, NY, Sixpoint Brewery will feature three of their best brews including the Righteous Ale, the Crisp and the Bengali Tiger—a homebrewed IPA, that’s bright orange in color with an abundance of citrus hop bitterness and a full pine and grapefruit bouquet in the aroma, ABV 6.4%. Other rare beers to expect include Sunlight Cream Ale and Wee Mac—a Scottish style brown with a hazelnut character and rich toffee undertones,
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The second annual AmeriCAN Festival is ready to roll. The Festival, presented by SanTan Brewing, is scheduled for this Saturday, May 19, 2012, which will conclude American Craft Beer Week. More than 40 local and national breweries will participate, and more than 3,000 craft beer aficionados are expected to attend. The event runs from Noon (VIP admission) through 6 pm at Scottsdale Civic Center – 3939 N. Drinkwater Boulevard. This festival of canned beers has May 17th, 2012 - May 23rd, 2012
already begun. Last Saturday was the judging session for the craft brewers and winners will be announced at the festival. Once shunned for imparting a metallic taste to beer, canned beer is making a comeback in the craft beer world. Even larger breweries have re-embraced the practice as it really is the best way to transport beer. “This is a celebration of the canned craft beer revolution,” said Anthony Canecchia, owner and head brew master of SanTan Brewing Company.
“We believe that the can is the superior package for craft beer and it is our intention to continue educating craft beer drinkers of this fact.” An unprecedented lineup of national and local breweries will participate including 21st Amendment Brewing (CA), Anderson Valley Brewing Company (CA), Baxter (ME), Big Sky Brewing Company (MT), Blue Moon Brewing Company (CO), Bohemian (UT), Breckenridge Brewing (CO), Caldera (OR), Crispin Cider (MN), Grand
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Old Chicago 135 W. Ocotillo Rd. Chandler, 85248 Ask for: Fat Tire, Lost Coast Great White, Oskar Blues Old Chub Public House Garage 4855 East Warner Road Phoenix, AZ 85044-3308 Ask for: SanTan Epicenter, Oskar Blues Mama’s Little Yella Pils, Papago Oragne Blossom San Tan Brewery 8 S. San Marcos Plaza Chandler,85225 Ask for:Sun Spot Gold, Devils Ale, Hopshock Sun Devil Liquors Cellar 235 N. Country Club Drive Mesa, 85201 Ask for: Dale’s Pale Ale, Anderson Valley Summer Solstice, SKA Modus Hoperandi ZIPPS Sports Grill 3950 W. Ray Rd Chandler, 85226 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber 1st Round Draft 1520 West Warner rd Gilbert AZ 85233 Fat Tire, Devil’s Ale, Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro
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JUDGING CANNED CRAFT BEERS…AMAZING!
by “King” James Swann
Hello again Craft Beer Lovers, today let’s take a break from our look into Local Home Brewers and chat about judging beer. I was honored to be asked to judge for this year’s AMERI-CANBeer Festival. What an amazing experience! To begin, all of the judges were assigned a table. I was lucky enough to be placed with two giants of the beer world. Mark Emiley, Chairman of the Washington Home Brewers Association and Jim Strelau, Head Brewer and owner of Oak Creek Brewing Co. The first round of beers presented were Blonde Ales & Lagers. There were quite a few entries in this category and we judged four of them. Beginning with flavour profiles on the nose, then moving on to the palate with careful consideration for clarity, head retention, texture, mouth feel and colour this was an intense process. Brew masters put their heart and soul into the beer they brew and we wanted to be careful to catch every nuance. My favorite of the mix was a Bohemian Style Pilsner. Nicely hopped, clean and refreshing with just the right amount of mouth feel and texture. I believe I scored it the highest of any of the beers I tried that day.
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Next up were Ambers and Brown Ales then after a short lunch break we tasted Stouts. What a completely different experience from judging Home Brew Competitions. Every beer was a nicely executed example of style, quality and consistency. And the part I liked the best? They were ALL CANNED BEERS! How many times have you heard me wax poetic about the quality of Canned Beer? Here is proof Canned Beer Rocks! The Ameri-Can Beer Festival takes place this coming Saturday, May 19th at the Scottsdale Civic Center beginning at Noon. Be There or Be Square!
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I have been to this place for the pool but never really came for any happy hour. I love that Café ZuZu has such a retro yet modern feel to it, with the low colored chairs, curtains, and the colors. ZuZu is located inside the Valley Ho Hotel and offers happy hour during their weekdays, 4pm-7pm. On the happy hour menu, everything is $5 and under; awesome deal for what you are getting. I love the grilled cheese with tomato soup for $5; it has melted fontina on sourdough. The mini pork shanks are also delicious for the same price; all of the appetizers on the menu are only $5. All of the wines, signature cocktails, and beers are $3. Personally, I enjoyed the pomegranate fizz with: Smirnoff vodka, pomegranate, and sparkling wine. Saturdays they have sHOwdown from 5pm-7pm where they offer a different drink each night at a special price, and singer/ songwriter Jack Young will perform on the patio from 7pm-9:30pm. Hotel Valley Ho, 6850 E. Main St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
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Club Red Kim’s 2155 E. University, Tempe • 480-CLUB-RED • www.ClubRedRocks Located at the SW Corner of University Drive and Loop 101 in Tempe
Hang on snoopy Rock n Roll Hoochie Koo
from: A TRIBE CALLED QUEST
FRI 6/8 • 7 pm • 21+
FRI 6/22 • 8 pm • 21+
An Evening with RICK DERRINGER! A True Rock Lengen: "Hang on Snoopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo".
From the Legendary Hip-Hop Act: A TRIBE CALLED QUEST. Phife Dawg, for one night only, at Club Red. Wow...
Rick Derringer Phife Dawg ♦ Rock Legend • $25–$45
♦ HIP-HoP Icon • $20–$25
SAT 5/19 • 7 pm • 21+
TUE 6/5 • 8 pm • 16+
Band Oasis Presents: Bear Ghost, Royco, R.K. and the Steel Fryes, Resolve, Reactions and Tree Riot.
a street rapper who makes anthems with the potential to reach the masses...rising star
BanD oasIs
Rock 'n Roll • $7 WED 5/23 • 10 pm • 18+
hip-hop • $20–$22 FRI 7/6 • 7 pm • 21+
Mims is a Candian Rapper with exceptional vision...he speaks to the soul, then to the heart..
68 Guns, Snake City Playboys, Knight Fury, Blood from Stone and Dirty Drifters support KEEL.
MIMs
hip-hop • $17–$20 THR 5/24 • 8 pm • 16+
andre nickatina A man of many names: Andre Adams, Dre Dog and now going by Andre Nickatina. Huge Talent!
hip-hop • $22–$26 FRI 5/18 FRI 5/18 SAT 5/19 SAT 5/19 SUN 5/20 SUN 5/20 WED 5/23 WED 5/23 THR 5/24 FRI 5/25 SUN 5/27 THR 5/31 FRI 6/1
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YOUNG DRO Future Soul Gorilla Battle of the Band YO GOTTI ♦ RICK DERRINGER ACTION BRONSON Wayne Wonder • Junior Reed ♦ PhIFE DAwG Stateline Catchpenny Dandies Vale of PNATH Catchpenny Dandies
KEEL • 68 Guns
♦ Dual Stage • $15–$20 FRI 7/13 • 7 pm • 21+
Days of the nEW Josh Michaels Band, Frequis, 357, Cobalt Fall, Everyone Gets Laid and Defy Tolerance.
♦ Dual Stage • $15–$20 SAT 6/30 SUN 7//1 FRI 7/6 SAT 7/7 FRI 7/13 SAT 7/21 THR 8/2 SAT 8/25 TUE 10/2
FREQUIS Watsky ♦ KEEL Voicebox Battle ♦ Days of the New Talib kweli BIG k.R.I.T. Romantasy Cabaret ♦ My Life with Thrill Kill Kult
Bands / Promoters: Call 480-258-2733 or email to booking@clubredrocks.com
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Do you play an instrument or sing? If you’ve wanted to try something new or just have some fun with other musicians, check out the open mic at West Side Les’ on Tuesday nights from 9pm to 1am. Located at 6618 W. Olive Ave. in Glendale, musicians of all skill levels are welcome. Eric Hutchinson has several sold out shows, has had shows moved to larger venues to accommodate fan demand, has appeared recently on the Jay Leno show and Live From Daryl’s House, and will be in Phoenix on Thursday May 17th at the Crescent Ballroom to support his second album Moving Up Living Down, which has already yielded three radio hits. Check out his videos on YouTube and you’ll see what all the fuss is about. The Crescent Ballroom is located at 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix. Visit www.crescentphx.com for tickets.
Internationally-acclaimed Urban Strings performs at Scottsdale Promenade on Friday May 18th.
The internationally-acclaimed Urban Strings (formerly known as the Urban Quartet) will perform on Friday May 18th at the Scottsdale Promenade. Performances run from 7-9pm in the shopping center’s intimate amphitheater area located just south of Maggiano’s Little Italy and The Capital Grille Restaurant. Eric Hutchinson performs The Phoenix-based ensemble has at Crescent Ballroom on been “shakin’ up” the local music Thursday May 17th. scene since it debuted in 2006. In a short period of time, Urban Strings has emerged as one of the top progressive string trios in the world, with the single idea to explore the possibilities of modern music through the medium of the strings. Members of Urban Strings have performed and recorded with some of pop music’s all-time legends, including Donna Summer, Smokey Robinson, Tony Bennett, STYX, Tammy Wynette, Michael Crawford, Patti Lupone, Eartha Kitt, Kenny G, and Regina Carter. Additional information can be found at www.scottsdalepromenade.com.
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Larry Hernandez In Concert Saturday, June 9th 2012
Larrymania! Celebrity Theatre welcomes Mexican regional superstar Larry Hernandez to its circular stage at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 9th. Larry Hernandez has been crowned “The Kind of Corridors” for his compelling “street music” that’s sung rather than rapped and that’s filled with themes of life and the hustle of the street. Hernandez rose to mainstream success in 2009 with 16 Narco Corridos, a smash hit album comprised of almost entirely self-written material that he recorded in one day. The collection, featuring vivid depictions of drug trafficking culture, spawned three hit singles (“El Querendón y Cajetoso,” “El Baleado,” “Pilotos Canabis”) and reached number four on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. The live album En Vivo: Desde Culiacán followed later in 2009. En Vivo: Desde Culiacán reached number two on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, giving Hernandez two albums in the Top Ten at the same time and confirming his status as one of the year’s greatest regional Mexican revelations. Hernandez’s latest chart-topping album
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is aptly titled Larrymania.Last year, at the first ever Billboard Latin Music Awards, the up and comer took home two awards: Regional Mexican Airplay Artist of the Year, Solo and Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Solo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets ($20, $35, $55 and $85 in advance; $25, $40, $60 and $90 day of show) are on sale now at Celebrity Theatre or online at www. celebritytheatre.com. To charge by phone, call 602-267-1600 ext.1. All tickets are subject to a surcharge.
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Thursday Ahwatukee CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 7065564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Nine Ball. www.ckgrill.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)853-0395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Justin Wright & High Octane. www. waddellslonghorncorral.com Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 4889118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: AZ Blues Project. www.haroldscorral.com Chandler Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: Shawn Johnson. www.jerseystavern.com Mesa Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Kianna Martinez and Jon Allen. www.tobysmesa.com Phoenix Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: Gravedad. www.bluemartinilounge.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 2300205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Lady J. www. charshastheblues.com Hard Rock Café (602) 261-7625, 201 E. Washington St.: Natty Fox. www. hardrock.com Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 957-2462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: James Parks. www.hazelwoodsfirstplace.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Petty Thieves. www. joesgrotto.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & Roosevelt: Spooky Cool. www.thelostleaf.org Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Hillbilly Barbeque Band. The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: Shones, Daniel Hart and Haymarket Squares. www.thetrunkspace.com Scottsdale Pranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E Thomas Rd., Suite 101: Jake Allen and Christopher Dale. www. prankstersgarandbrill.com
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7135, 640 S. Mill Ave.: Acoustic Music from 5:30 to 7:30pm. www. canteentequilabar.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Blunt Club. www.yuccatap.com
Friday Ahwatukee Cactus Jack’s (480) 753-4733, 4747 E. Elliot Rd.: The Cover Ups. www. cactusjacksbaraz.net CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 7065564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: The Purely Simple. www.ckgrill.com Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: Rust. www. jakes-o-mine.com WTH Bar and Grill (480) 380-6000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: Hawg Wild. whatthehellbarandgrill.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)853-0395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Justin Wright & High Octane. www. waddellslonghorncorral.com Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 4889118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: Paradise Drive. www.cocomojoes.com Chandler Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: Kung Fu Grip. www.jerseystavern.com Florence Moonshine Willy’s (480) 570-4711, 20585 E Price (Station) Rd.: Dually Stoned. www.moonshinewillys.com Fountain Hills Jazz in the Hills / The Fire Side Grill/Holiday Inn (480) 816-8806, 12800 N. Suaguaro Blvd.: Mike Crotty Quartet: “Tribute to Thad Jones”. 7:30-9:30pm. www.jazzinthehills.info Glendale Donna Jean’s Libations (623) 979-7036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: Chad Krystals and Last Empire Cartel. www.donnajeanslibations.com The Dirty Pelican (623) 566-0049, 6718 W. Deer Valley Rd.: JD Madrid Band. Mesa O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd.: Rock Addix. www.
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Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Ryan Bexley and A Boy Named Sioux. www.tobysmesa.com
Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Dawa CD release party w/ Rasta Farmers, Casper and The 602 Band. www.thesailinn.com
Phoenix Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: Smasht. www. bluemartinilounge.com
Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: Ghetto Cowgirl (District Stage) and Scott & John of Hello Swindon (B&N Fountain). www.tempemarketplace.com
Char’s Has the Blues (602) 2300205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Soul Power. www.charshastheblues.com Copper Blues (480) 791-5005, 50 W. Jefferson St.: Pheed. www.copperblueslive.com Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: The Persuaders (District Stage) and Leah and Stephanie (AMC Fountain). www.shopdesertridge.com Duck and Decanter (602) 2745429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd.: Mark Barry and Jerry Olsen. 6-9pm. www. duckanddecanter.com Hard Rock Café (602) 261-7625, 201 E. Washington St.: The Vital Signs. www.hardrock.com Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 957-2462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: Daylon Greer. www.hazelwoodsfirstplace.com Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E. Thomas Rd.: The Worrymen and Tramps & Thieves. www. icehousetavernphx.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Echo Fuzz, Dagger, Keeping Shay and Tell Me About the Rabbits. www.joesgrotto.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & Roosevelt: Abraham Drinking. www.thelostleaf.org Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: Organ Grinder. www.steelhorsesaloon.com
Saturday Ahwatukee CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 7065564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Signature. www.ckgrill.com Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: Rust. www. jakes-o-mine.com WTH Bar and Grill (480) 380-6000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: Jaded. whatthehellbarandgrill.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)853-0395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Justin Wright & High Octane. www. waddellslonghorncorral.com Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 4889118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: Paradise Drive. www.cocomojoes.com Chandler Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 7059700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: Zimis. www. jerseystavern.com Florence Moonshine Willy’s (480) 570-4711, 20585 E Price (Station) Rd.: Dually Stoned. www.moonshinewillys.com
Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Porch Dawgs.
Glendale Donna Jean’s Libations (623) 979-7036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: Against the Natural and Nomadic. www. donnajeanslibations.com
The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: Grandma’s Boyfriend (San Fransisco). www. thetrunkspace.com
Gold Canyon Firehouse Bar & Grill (480) 6714328, 8654 E. Topaz Rd.: Jaded.
Scottsdale Pranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E Thomas Rd., Suite 101: Ronnie Glover and Trio Rio and Shawn Johnson and the Foundation. www. prankstersgarandbrill.com Tempe Flanny’s Bar & Grill (480) 6590870, 1805 E. Elliot Rd.: Andy Jensen (from Tramps & Thieves).
Mesa O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd.: Rue Morgue & Ghost 211. www.okelleysbar.com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: A Boy Named Sioux. www. tobysmesa.com Phoenix
Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: Static. www. bluemartinilounge.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 2300205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Lady J. www. charshastheblues.com Copper Blues (480) 791-5005, 50 W. Jefferson St.: Easton Ashe. www. copperblueslive.com Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: Peppermint James (District Stage) and Scott & John of Hello Swindon (AMC Fountain). www.shopdesertridge.com Duck and Decanter (602) 2745429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd.: Sandy Hathaway. 1-4pm. www.duckanddecanter.com Hard Rock Café (602) 261-7625, 201 E. Washington St.: Ari Herstand. www.hardrock.com Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E. Thomas Rd.: Robot Tank, Gomi and Domo. www.icehousetavernphx.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Covella, Bellicose, Downfall and Jameson. www. joesgrotto.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & Roosevelt: The Sweetbleeders. www.thelostleaf.org Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: Organ Grinder. www.steelhorsesaloon.com Tailgaters (602) 547-9366, 6070 W. Bell Rd.: Sunset Strip. www. tailgatersaz.com Scottsdale Pranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E Thomas Rd., Suite 101: Zonal Music Group. www.prankstersgarandbrill.com Surprise High Octane Lounge (623) 9756832, 13420 W. Bell Rd., Suite 140 (N.E. Corner of Bell Rd. and Grand Ave.): Hucklebuck. www.highoctaneaz.com Tempe Flanny’s Bar & Grill (480) 6590870, 1805 E. Elliot Rd.: Alex Tapia. www.flannys.com Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Morning Teleportation, Nico’s Gun, Great Lake Swimmers and Cold Specs. www.thesailinn. com Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: Knee Deep Experience (District Stage) and Hans Olson (B&N Fountain). www.tempemarketplace.com
show May 26th: The Tryst w/ Dry River Yacht Club and A Life of Science www.hotelcongress.com/club
Marquee Theatre (480) 829-0607. 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe: May 18th: Psychostick, Detox, Killing Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 Spree, Souless and more W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of Club Red/Red Owl (480) 496-4733, May 19th: The Expendables w/ UnwritSouthern and Mill): Neba, Bots, The 2155 E. University Dr., Tempe: ten Law Smith Family Band and Sleepwalk a May 18th: Earsweat Records CD release May 24th: Pennywise, Guttermouth and Robot. www.yuccatap.com w/ Idolize the MC, Galactic Basic, SoInept Hero cial Studies, Talent Kills, Zero Point, Jay May 25th: Kottonmouth Kings, InSpears, Rashenal, G-Owens. Optimal, trinzik, J Hornay, DJ Ghost and Psycho The Sh!t, CC Beats, Lakai, DJ Cre One, D DJ Bob-zilla and Kye May 26th: Vets and Their Pets FundMay 19th: Band Oasis Party w/ Ghost raiser: Tribute to Al Harbison: The HuBear, Royco, Everyone Gets Laid, man Condition, Tynator, Dying Tribe, 910 LIVE (480) 966-0707, 910 N. Resolve, Reactions and Tree Riot Ghost 211, Chemicals of Democracy, McClintock Dr., Tempe: May 19th: Stateline Downhill Trend, Wiley Arnett of Sacred th May 19 : The Ryche (Queensryche Reich, Eric AK of Flotsam and Jetsam, May 20th: Tanya Morgan and Pigeon tribute) w/ Michael Wilton and Eddie John w/ Cookbook and Playdough Danny Wexler of ICON, Dwain Miller of Jackson of Queensryche May 20th: Vertigo Venus, Fatal Error, Keel, Michael Nitro, Kevin Kavanaugh www.910liveaz.com Skulldrug, The Nightly Scene, Ostara and Warhead and Clarice & the Lotion Baskets www.luckymanonline.com Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion May 23rd: Across Tundras, Via Ven(602) 254-7200, 2121 N 83rd Ave., gence, Fran De, Mork and Rituals Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 Phoenix: May 24th: Andre Nickatina and Mumbls E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: th May 26 : Sugarland w/ Lauren Alaina May 25th: The Grass is Greener Music May 17th: Fortunate Youth and Simpkin and Canaan Smith Festival w/ RJ Shootah & C-Sicc, Project July 6th: Rockstar Energy Drink Munks w/ Nezabine, Dane Russell, May 18th: The Parlotones w/ Ryan Star, Mayhem Festival w/ Slipknot, Slayer, Burnz, Psychotics, Grindhouse w/ 2 Minute Puzzle and 13 to the Gallows Motorhead, The Devil Wears Prada, Sin Seven, Chemical Calistenix and May 19th: Buskin Cuff and Rex Bexley Anthrax, Asking Alexandria, As I Lay Knuckleheadz and Rock Lobster Dying, High on Fire and Whitechapel www.clubredrocks.com May 20th: Metalhead www.livenation.com May 22nd: Jon McLaughlin Comerica Theatre (602) 379-2800, May 24th: Natural Heights and 4th ASU Kerr Cultural Center (480) 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix: Remedi 965-3434, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., (Formerly Dodge Theatre) May 25th: In This Moement, Kyng, BurScottsdale: May 18th: El Tri ied By Design, Psyphen and Smasht May 19th: The Four Seasons Orchestra: May 21st: Daughtry May 26th: Champagne Tap and Rock Music of J.S. Bach – Tribute to Louise June 3rd: Caifanes Lobster Kerr www.martiniranchaz.net June 10th: One Direction www.asukerr.com June 15th: Scorpions w/ Tesla www.livenation.com Mesa Amphitheatre (480) 644-2560, Celebrity Theatre (602) 267-1600, 263 N. Center St., Mesa: nd 440 N. 32 St., Phoenix: Crescent Ballroom 308 N. 2nd Ave., May 19th: Island Kine Fest th May 20 : The Men of Soul: Jeffrey Phoenix: www.mesaamp.com Osborne, Freddie Jackson and Howard May 17th: Eric Hutchinson Hewitt May 18th: Mishka Anuhea MIM Music Theater (480) 476-8000, www.celebritytheatre.com May 19th: Spiritualized 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix: May 20th: Flamenco Por La Vida May 17th: Junior Brown Club Congress (520) 622-8848 or May 18th: Sing-a-Long-a Sound of May 21st: I Break Horses 800-722-8848, 311 E. Congress St., May 22nd: Hey Rosetta! Music Tucson: May 23rd: Sparta May 19th: Mickey Hart th May 17 : KFMA Presents: Imagine May 24th: Discotheque featuring Sean May 20th: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Dragons Watson, Blaque Panther Disco and DJ Stars May 18th: Downtown Brown, Mr. Free Dana May 24th: Max Carl and Satellite Freakout and Flagrante www.themim.org May 25th: Ladylike Delicto May 26th: Margot & The Nuclear So th May 19 : ChamberLab featuring Chris and So’s Orpheum Theater (Flagstaff) (928) Black, Dante Rosano, Marco Rosano www.crescentphx.com 556-1580, 15 W. Aspen St., Flagstaff: and Benjamin Degain May 19th: Summit Dub Squad th May 20 : Great Lake Swimmers w/ Fox Theatre (520) 624-1515, 17 W. May 22nd: Cattle Decapitation, Rings of Cold Specks Congress St., Tucson: Saturn, Salvations Lost, Defenstrate May 22nd: Khaira Arby May 24th: Taj Mahal and Where the Teddy Bears Go to Die rd May 23 : Plants and Animals w/ www.foxtucsontheatre.org May 25th: Taj Mahal Trio Golden Boots and Ohioan www.orpheumpresents.com May 24th: Opti Club Presents: BrainJobing.com Arena (623) 772-3800, feeder Showcase w/ Mono/Poly, Ryat, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale: Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 Mast and live visuals by Annapurna May 18th: Rammstein E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix: Kumar www.jobingarena.com May 17th: Jeff the Brotherhood, Wooden May 25th: Triple Double CD release
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Indian and North Dakota May 18th: Debbie Davies May 19th: Chico Chism, Rocket 88’s, George Thomas & the Flamekeepers and Bob Corritore May 20th: Milo Greene Papa May 21st: Khaira Arby and Dry River Yacht Club May 22nd: Suckers and Young Man May 24th: El Camino Royales and Jamie Waldron Trio May 25th: Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns May 26th: (Prime time show) Tommy Dukes Blues Band w/ Delmar Stewart and Travis “Moonchild” Haddix May 26th: (Early show) Cool Like That (Tribute to Miles Davis) www.rhythmroom.com Rialto Theatre (520) 740-1000, 318 E. Congress St., Tucson: May 18th: Spiritualized w/ Nikki Lane May 23rd: Lil Flip, Mims and Rampage May 24th: Twiztid and Kottonmouth Kings May 25th: Andre Nickatina www.rialtotheatre.com The Rock (520) 629-9211, 136 N. Park Ave., Tucson: May 18th: Lunar Housing, The Endless Pursuit, Higher Grounds, Heart Attack Shack, Benjamin Hyatt Band, Setback and Forever Of May 19th: Delta 9, Deadnoise, Plastic Disease, Tranceducer, Ignescent, Ghast, Detale and Cherie Nova May 23rd: Pennywise and Guttermouth May 25th: Sink the Titanic, We Killed the Union, Eight Legged Horse, Angelic to Ashes, Lethal Dosage, Light Her Up and Indu www.rocktucson.com The Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: May 17th: Buster Blue May 19th: Voodoo Swing, Pat Roberts and the Heymakers and Moonlight Howlers May 21st: The Misery Jackals, Adam Lee Cogswell and Mill’s End May 24th: Cassiopeia and InAeona May 27th: Lovers Drugs and The Vases myspace.com/theroguebar
Steve Nicks & Fleetwood Mac May 19th: ABBA Fab: The Premier ABBA Experience May 20th: Elvis: The Final Curtain featuring Rick Lenzi & Roustabout May 24th: Bad Reputation: Women That Rock May 25th: A Change of Pace: Reunited May 26th: The Piano Man: A Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John May 27th: The Legendary Guitarist Les Dudek www.skye-restaurant.com Solar Culture (520) 884-0874, 31 E. Toole Ave., Tucson: May 18th: Parcematone featuring Rebecca Gates and Swansea (Denmark) May 19th: Milgona! May 21st: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Band w/ Black Nature Band May 22nd: Cumbia Machin (San Diego) and Vox Urbana http://solarculture.org
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Tempe Center for the Arts (480) 3502822, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe: May 25th: Lakeshore Jazz Series: John Proulx Lakeside www.tempe.gov/tca Tucson Music Hall/Convention Center (888) 546-8561, 260 S. Church Ave., Tucson: May 23rd: Morrissey cms3.tucsonaz.gov/tcc U.S. Airways Center (602) 379-7800, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix: June 16th: Van Halen w/ Kool & the Gang August 29th: Neil Diamond October 2nd: Jason Mraz w/ Christina Perri October 16th: Madonna www.usairwayscenter.com Underground/Nile Theatre (480) 559-5859, 105 W. Main St., Mesa: May 18th: Kryptonite’s 1 Year Anniversary May 19th: The Rendering May 26th: Hang From the Sky and City in the Sea www.niletheater.com
Skrappy’s (623) 334-0010, 191 E. Toole Ave., Tucson: May 26th: The Unday May 27th: Two Percent myspace.com/skrappys Skye Restaurant and Lounge (520) 358-4287, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr., Peoria: May 18th: Bella Donna: The Rumors Album LIVE! May 18th: Bella Donna A Tribute to
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Technology and innovation are two of the major reasons so many more people participate in extreme and outdoor sports today than they did say 20 years ago. From advancements in thermal clothing & nutritionally balanced snacks to the lightweight tents we all take for granted; each has made it easier to get involved. However with an increased reliance on technology comes increased risk of complacency; as we place too much trust in gadgets and maybe don’t spend an adequate amount of time in preparation. This issue is one which is on the rise and effects sportsmen and women across multiple sports and pastimes at all levels. Smartphones and mobile devices have often been placed at the forefront of this debate. So many of us use them in our everyday lives and subsequently have started adding them to our outdoor and extreme sporting kit. If you have an android phone and partake in extreme and outdoor sports, then the following apps should not be overlooked. They in reality could even save your life. Not to be over relied upon, but to potentially help in an emergency or used in tandem with core skills.
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in the mess tent trying to think of a good ghost story. The scary campfire stories app will make you the head of all things story telling (as long as you don’t give your secret away). Packed with hundreds of ghost stories, old and new; all of which giving you something to talk about and hopefully something for your friends to lose sleep over. 4. Knots Guide Whether you are teaching a group of scouts or halfway up a mountain; knowing how to tie knots is a fundamental skill for extreme sports enthusiasts and outdoors people alike. The difference between some knots in certain situations could mean the difference between life and death. The knots Guide android app contains detailed information on how
to tie 92 knots broken down into 10 categories (from binding to climbing). 5. Juice Defender Not a strange ‘angry birds’ type game, but a very useful and potentially lifesaving application. Unlike those mentioned above juice defender is not a reactive app, but one that works passively in the background ensuring your phone has enough battery life in it to make emergency operations. A very powerful app that is very easy to configure, allowing you to customize settings depending on the situation. A must have app for times when one phone call, text or GPS request could mean life or death.
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